Resolution Number: 1997-D097
Title: Express Gratitude for the Leadership of Gini Peterson
Legislative Action Taken: Concurred
Final Text:

Resolved, That the 72nd General Convention acknowledge, with gratitude, the many gifts of Gini Peterson, of the Diocese of Atlanta, and her dedicated service in parochial, diocesan, provincial, national, and international levels of the Episcopal Church, with special thanks for her capable and gracious leadership as National President of the Episcopal Church Women.

Citation: General Convention, Journal of the General Convention of...The Episcopal Church, Philadelphia, 1997 (New York: General Convention, 1998), p. 205.

Legislative History

Author: Mr. Richard P. Perry
Originating House: House of Deputies
Originating Committee: Committee on Privilege and Courtesy

House of Deputies

Original Text of Resolution:

(D097)

Resolved, That the House of Deputies acknowledge, with gratitude, the many gifts of Gini Peterson, of the Diocese of Atlanta, and her dedicated service in parochial, diocesan, provincial, national, and international levels of the Episcopal Church, with special thanks for her capable and gracious leadership as National President of the Episcopal Church Women.

Motion carried

Resolution adopted

(Communicated to the House of Bishops in HD Message #206)

House of Bishops

The Committee on Privilege and Courtesy presented its Report #9 on HD Message #206 on Resolution D097 (Tribute to Gini Peterson, ECW President), moved the resolution, and recommended concurrence.

Motion carried

The House concurred

(Communicated to the House of Deputies in HB Message #208)

Resolution Concurred by Both Houses, July 23.

Abstract:   The 72nd General Convention expresses gratitude to Gini Peterson for her leadership, especially as President of the Episcopal Church Women.